Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B

Aims & Scope

The journal highlights important recent developments from the world's leading clinical and research institutions.

The journal publishes peer-reviewed papers on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orthopedic disorders.

It is the official journal of IFPOS (International Federation of Paediatric Orthopaedic Societies).

Submitted articles undergo a preliminary review by the editor.

Some articles may be returned to authors without further consideration.

Those being considered for publication will undergo further assessment and peer-review by the editors and those invited to do so from a reviewer pool. ​

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.422

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13303

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	372

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Classification of Clubfoot

  Citation: 459

  Authors: A., H., PH., PH., F.

• Epidemiology of Childrenʼs Fractures

  Citation: 341

  Authors: Lennart A.

• Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Judith G.

• Epidemiology of aneurysmal bone cyst in children: a multicenter study and literature review

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Jérôme, Rémi, Jérôme, Franck, Keyvan, Gérard, Djamel, Sophie, Alain

• Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia: History, Etiology, Classification, and Epidemiologic Data

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Fritz, Gérard, Pavel, John, Franz, Ernesto, Bertil, Cosimo, Shlomo

• Growth of the Spine Before Age 5 Years

  Citation: 155

  Authors: A.

• Update on management of pediatric brachial plexus palsy

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Peter M.

• Treatment Approaches for Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia: Results of the EPOS Multicenter Study

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Franz, Gerard, Pavel, John, Fritz, Ernesto, Bertil, Cosimo, Shlomo

• The vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib implant for the treatment of thoracic insufficiency syndrome associated with congenital and neuromuscular scoliosis in young children

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Anna K., Robert M., Fritz

• Prevention of severe contractures might replace multilevel surgery in cerebral palsy: results of a population-based health care programme and new techniques to reduce spasticity

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Gunnar, Sofia, Henrik, Henrik Lauge, Eva, Lena

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